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Posting Start Date: 8/11/26

Job Opening Number: 107248

Job Requisition Number: 473

Number of Positions: 1

Job Type: Management and Administration

Job Code: Advisor 6, 35

Department: OFFICE OF THE CAO

Division: Economic Development

Hiring Salary Range: $102,784 - $115,632 per annum

Job Grade: 006

Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)

Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week

Location: City Hall

Posting Date: August 11, 2026

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

Notice to Internal Applicants: To ensure your application is processed as internal, please submit your application using your City of Brampton work email address.

External and internal applicants are now being considered.

POSITION DUTIES:

The Advisor, Strategic Projects Initiatives provides project management expertise for the development and implementation of initiatives in Economic Development.. This role will provide strategic planning, project management and coordination, in addition to communication and confidential services to the Director, Economic Development to advance key divisional priorities. This position is responsible for significant policy research, analysis, and multi-stakeholder engagement.

- OPERATION SUPPORT

Manage, facilitate and lead economic development focused projects and initiatives to advance the priorities and goals of Economic Development.. This includes the development of international investment missions,

Support, advise and provide recommendations to the Director of Economic Development on confidential matters which may have the ability to impact labour relations

Plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate project activities that include the coordination and implementation of programs and projects that support Economic Development.

Participate on cross-divisional project teams within the City and with other stakeholders as required to implement approved projects

Manage community-led projects, which involve facilitating meaningful multi-stakeholder dialogue and liaising with internal departments, external agencies, businesses, organizations, institutions and the public, and may require contracting and managing outside consultants.

Identify factors that may impact project success and provide mitigation strategies to address these factors.

Other duties as assigned.

- CUSTOMER SERVICE

Develop robust working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring a thorough understanding of and positive support for projects and initiatives.

Organize and direct effective project teams for the successful delivery of projects and initiatives.

Escalate complex issues to the appropriate level for resolution.

- COMMUNICATION AND REPORTING

Manage communication plans to ensure timely communication with Mayor and Councils, internal and external stakeholders in partnership with Strategic Communications





Create and maintain detailed project documentation and ensure all necessary sign-offs and approvals meet corporate policies and confidentiality requirements.

Achieve departmental operational objectives by contributing expertise, information and recommendations to strategic plans and progress reviews, including preparing and completing business and action plans.

Prepare presentations and reports that include measurement of progress against set project goals and objectives.

- CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION

Lead and facilitate research and engagement strategies using internal and external project teams to support project planning and implementation objectives.

Participate in business reviews to improve service delivery and integration of Economic Development goals and objectives with other key city departments.

Maintain knowledge of collective agreements, City policies and practices, legislation, regulations to assist in the revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the needs of Economic Development stakeholders are continually met.

- BUDGET SUPPORT

Use effective resource and expense management at all times to meet corporate policies and guidelines.

Meet financial objectives by forecasting requirements, assists in preparing annual budgets, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances and initiating corrective actions.

- TEAMWORK AND COOPERATION

Manage, lead and facilitate project coordination and team meetings as required to meet project needs

Work well within diverse groups in support of project and operational goals and objectives.

Demonstrate corporate values at all times.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Education:

Post-secondary degree in Economic Development, Public Policy, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent in related field

Experience:

3-5 years of relevant work experience in a related field

Project Management experience, with proven ability to create and interpret business cases and financial proposals

Special Requirements:

Expertise working in Economic Development and Foreign Direct Investment

Knowledge of Municipal, Regional, Provincial and Federal Governments and applicable legislation is an asset A strong background in strategic and business planning is required

Ability to identify business needs, initiate and coordinate project resource requests

Exceptional communication, presentation and analytical skills

Solid customer service and people management skills; ability to interface with internal and external customers to meet corporate service standards

Solid organizational skills; detail oriented, well organized able to coordinate activities and tasks meeting conflicting priorities and timelines

Computer proficiency in Microsoft office/software

Additional Information

Interview: Our recruitment process may be completed with video conference technology.





** Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the selection criteria.

As part of the corporation’s Modernizing Job Evaluation project, this position will undergo an evaluation which may result in a change to the rate of compensation. Any changes affecting this position will be communicated as information becomes available.

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please apply online by clicking the button by (August 31, 2026) and complete the attached questionnaire.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate(s) will be required, as a condition of employment, to execute a written employment agreement. A criminal record search will be required of the successful candidate to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

As part of the application process, applicants will be invited to complete a self identification survey. The survey is voluntary. Participation in the survey will have no impact on hiring decisions. All information collected is confidential and will not be shared with the hiring manager.

The surveys will be anonymized and will be kept separate from applicant or employee files, such that the individuals who completed the surveys will not be identifiable. The results of the survey will assist in the analysis of disaggregated metrics for organizational planning purposes and our commitment to advance and foster diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City may use anonymized data to produce aggregate reports for internal or external use.

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